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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.36, 534.51 and 125.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.36, 534.51 and 125.24 is: 187.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.36 : 534.51 = 125.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.36/534.51 = 125.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.36x = 534.51 × 125.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.36x = 66,939.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,939.36/356.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.84

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